Easy Way to Clean a Burnt Copper Pan
Use this easy method to clean burnt and tarnished copper pots and pans and other copper pieces you find at the thrift store!
Ingredients
- burnt and tarnished copper pan
- soft cloth
- baking soda
- aluminum foil
- Earth Brite Natural Cleaner
Instructions
- Allow the burnt copper pan to soak in hot soapy water.
- Use Earth Brite Natural Cleaner and the scrub pad that comes with he cleaner to gently polish and remove the tarnished appearance on the copper pan. A circular motion works best.
- Rinse with clear hot water to remove the cleaner.
- Dry the surfaces with a clean soft cloth to create a shine.
- Clean the tin lining with boiling water and baking soda solution along with a folded piece of aluminum foil for about 45 minutes. The oxidation on the tin will transfer to the foil. Dispose of the foil when finished.
- Remove and clean with warm soapy water. Oxidation left on the tin will not alter the taste of food or change the cooking methods.
Notes
Maintain a shiny copper exterior easily by simply giving the pan a quick polish after each use. Dry the copper pan and store away until the next use.
Cleaning the tin lining is not necessary for cooking. It is best to clean the pan by soaking in hot soapy water immediately after cooking. Use a soft cloth to remove the leftover food.
If you decide to periodically polish the tin lining, do so with Earth Brite and very gently polish the interior. Rinse well. Keep in mind tin a a thin metal and can ware down over time.